The Power of Education

Last night was a very exciting evening for me and some of my friends. We have talked of starting a non-profit organization for a long time now and last night we finalized the paper work for getting Global Summit, Ltd started (and let me tell you there was tons and tons of official paper work that has been taken care of). Our main focuses at Global Summit, Ltd will be building schools and orphanages for children all over the world. Our first goal is to have a school built in Africa in one year, and shortly to follow an orphanage built in South America. Though to most of you this probably seems far fetched but we plan on doing major fund raising and organizing to achieve our goals. We will also be working hand in hand with an already established organization (Building Tomorrow) they will be guiding us to reaching our goals.

I was named President of the organization and will be focusing on ideas and planning for fund raising events. Timothy Kemper was named Vice President, Margarete Balza was named treasurer (because she is so trustworthy with money, and i have a gambling problem ;)hahaha), Christopher Nienhaus was named secretary (because he has amazing note taking skills). Though these positions are just temporary titles because with time, we plan to hire full-time people for these positions and the original four of us who are starting this organization will be sitting on the board of directors.

The four of us all believe that education is extremely important. Not only educating children but also adults. If we educate the entire communities, everyone involved can implement what they learned to the "real world" and make positive choices to better the community. We plan on implementing a non-formal education system. One of the things that I am most excited about teaching is entrepreneurial skills and helping individuals believe that they can achieve anything. By educating kids and getting them off the streets at a young age, we feel that it will take them out of the hands of drugs and guns which in turn will produce healthier communities. We know this won't achieve Utopia but its defiantly a positive step in the right direction.

I encourage all of you to get involved with us, or find a cause that you believe in. We live in this great country with endless opportunities. Most of us are fortunate to have an education and with that fortune you can help others in need of direction. So please get involved!! If you would like to help our organization out with fund raising and or donations please contact me or one of the members on the board.

*We are planning our first extremely fun fund raising event NOW, and more details to follow....keep Dec 5th 2008 open on your calendars!!!

*I am also designing a bracelet for Global Summit, Ltd. ALL (not 5%,10%,29% or 99% ALL) of the proceeds will be donated back to our organization.

Thanks for listening!!!
-Suk

Tim Gunn for everyone!!!!

Project runway is one of my all time favorite shows for obvious reasons. A big part of what makes the show so special is Tim Gunn. With his witty comments, elegant vocabulary and flawless sense of taste, he makes the hour show seem to pass by in mere minutes. Well girls and boys, ive got great news for you!!! Tim Gunn will be making an appearance in Madison at the womens expo on Saturday November 22. The Madison Women’s Expo is an annual tradition held each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Hosted by Brava magazine, the event features hundreds of exhibitors, celebrity guests and interactive fun encompassing every aspect of a woman’s life. Categories represented include food, health, leisure, fashion, beauty, style, home, entertaining, children and families, career opportunities, non-profit organizations, fitness and so much more. With Tim Gunn as one of my mentors, I will be attending the expo with my beautiful mommy, hope we bump into ya'll there!

a poem to share.......enjoy!

I found this poem and i liked it because it reminds me of the walks i take with Benson...And I must say that i've exchanged some smiles with cute runners myself but usually in the day light.....maybe you will like it to!!!
Evening Exchanges
who was the man i passed in the dark,
this brisk evening as i strolled through the park.
side by side my dog and i,
hearing the stride of the passerby,
in the moonlight twinkle we share a glance,
smiles exchanged, my walk enhanced.
the monumental moon it guides me,
back to the house where i lay dreaming of thee.
-anonymous

Work it, Own it!

I must say that I was not looking forward to the brisk weather that pops up this time of year in Madison. To my surprise I seem to be embracing it. I find myself getting excited every morning when I get dressed to go to work. I love layering, and wearing my snug sweaters, and putting on one of my thousands of jackets I have to choose from. Just because it is cold out, doesn't mean you have to throw your style out. Have fun with it, rock with it. Though I've turned in my stiletto heels (I still give myself a stiletto advantage on special occasions) for furry warm boots, and cute dresses for chunky sweaters, I'm still enjoying the weather. Thing is, its usually pretty pleasurable at first, and we haven't had that freezing hand chapping weather yet. Can't wait till we do though, so I can throw on the ice skates, and hop on my snowboard! Gotta make the best of every season, Right? ;) Snowball fight anyone??? (ha! when it snows of course.)

Plus the thing about fall/winter for me is...it turns into GO TIME. I got big plans for this winter: WORK. I hope that I will have even the slightest bits of free time to do the winter activities that I enjoy doing. This past week/weekend I spent countless hours detailing 6 business plans. I have my work cut out for me, and I am excited to get to it. I've got awesome plans for the shop. I have an amazing design team dreaming up my website right now as you read this. (take a sneak peak www.sukarasterling.com ) I have been told that it should be ready to launch in 2 weeks. That is great news, but with that great news comes lots and lots of work and loads of responsibility. I am also working on a non-profit organization that I am starting. My book of course is still coming along slowly but surely. I am drafting up plans for seminars that I will be hosting. But the thing that I am most excited about right now is my clothing line that I am working on. Designing has always been a passion of mine, and I am sew ;) excited to be crafting beautiful handmade dresses right now. WORK>>WORK>>WORK-IT.

My plans with the blog are to be doing at least a few posts a week...so CHECK-CHECK-CHECK-it. The posts will be various, updates on what I have done/am doing, great recipes I will be suggesting, vacations, website stuff, store stuff, of course fashion stuff....anything i wanna post, because its my blog!!!!!

Love ya'll and special shout-out to Benson for helping me with all my projects.
~Sukie